[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 116 (Thursday, September 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF JUDGE ANDREW BOYKO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Judge Andrew Boyko, dedicated husband, father and grandfather, friend 
and mentor, and WWII Navy Veteran. Judge Boyko's professional career as 
Municipal Judge, law director and assistant prosecutor in the City of 
Parma, reflects a legacy of grace and excellence that extended from the 
courtroom to the community.
  Judge Boyko's unwavering work ethic and sense of service to others 
characterized who he was and how he lived his life. He grew up in 
Cleveland, graduated from West Tech High School in 1941, and served as 
a Navy Corpsman during WWII. After the war, he graduated from John 
Carroll University and in 1955, Judge Boyko earned a law degree from 
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
  In the early 1960's, he settled in Parma with his family, where he 
served as an assistant prosecutor until 1963, when he was elected to 
the post of law director. Judge Boyko's political ingenuity shone 
through when he orchestrated a bid for the post of law director for the 
City of Parma through a write-in campaign, successfully clinching the 
Democratic Party's nomination. He served as law director until 1987, 
when he was appointed to the municipal bench, where he served until his 
retirement in 1993. Although his professional achievements were 
significant, family and community were a consistent priority in Judge 
Boyko's life. He was an active member of numerous civic organizations, 
including the Elks Club, American Legion Post 572, Municipal Judges 
Association and the Citizens League, and he served on the Board of the 
Parma Savings Association. Judge Boyko embraced his heritage through 
his involvement at St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, where he 
headed the Ukrainian Youth League.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Judge Andrew Boyko. His commitment to his family and to his 
community defined his life, and he will be greatly missed by those who 
knew and loved him well. I extend my deepest condolences to his wife of 
55 years, Eve; to his sons, Chris, Tim, Greg and Jeff; to his ten 
grandchildren; to his brothers, Michael and Nicholas; and to his 
extended family members and many friends. Judge Boyko's life was lived 
with joy, energy and in service to others. His unyielding integrity and 
faith in our legal system will continue on as a guiding force of truth, 
fairness and justice for all.

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